Did you know Jesus was a teacher? We think of Him as Savior, Redeemer, Good Shepherd, and Son of God, but He was a great teacher–the greatest. You won’t find His name on a list on the internet as a top world educator, but that is exactly what the title Rabboni means–teacher and master. Actually, Rabboni is the possessive form …
Bite of Bread: December 23-29 Reading Plan
I heard myself saying,”I can’t wait for Christmas to be over, so I can worship Jesus every day for the rest of the year.” There is something inherently wrong with that sentence. My kids didn’t get it. I unwisely shared my thoughts (out loud) with them. I think they were stunned. Maybe saddened. And I felt guilty after I spoke …
Bite of Bread: Gabriel’s Visits (December 16-22)
One of my favorite parts of the Christmas story is Gabriel’s visits to Zechariah and Elizabeth and their relative, Mary. They were normal, everyday people visited by the angel who came from the presence of God to bring them news that they were chosen. Zechariah was told that his prayer had been heard. How many of us would love to hear …